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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2011 Land Rover LR4 engine problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100 · see engine across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$3,100
When does it fail?
Of the 3 engine complaints filed for the 2011 Land Rover LR4, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 100,000-125,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering engine on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
A humming noise may be evident from the engine at idle.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SITUATION: A humming noise may be evident from the engine at idle.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗ISSUE: THE CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A NOISE FROM THE ENGINE BAY. THIS MAYBE ACCOMPANIED WITH THE COOLANT GAUGE READING HIGH AND/OR THE CHARGE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. INVESTIGATION FINDS A CONCERN WITH THE PRIMARY IDLER PULLEY ASSEMBLY WHICH IN SOME CASES CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE OF THE PRIMARY DRIVE BELT. THE PRIMARY BELT DRIVES THE COOLANT PUMP AND GENERATOR HENCE THE POTENTIAL FOR THE COOLANT GAUGE TO READ HIGH AND/OR THE CHARGE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATING IF THE BELT IS DAMAGED AND NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. THIS CONCERNS AFFECTS LTIS (LOW TIME IN SERVICE) VEHICLES WITH THE 3.0 AJ126 AND 5.0 AJ133 GASOLINE ENGINES FITTED.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SITUATION: A HUMMING NOISE MAY BE EVIDENT FROM THE ENGINE AT IDLE.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the low coolant warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had failed due to coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
Engine seized at 106k miles still within guidelines of last oil change. Land rover dealer indicates engine failure is due to low oil. The oil level was at 1.7 quarts. The oil level warning system never alerted. The oil pressure level indicator remained normal. There are multiple complaints online of this similar situation on lr4. No warning lights no low level indicator.
2011 land rover lr4. Consumer writes in regard to gasoline fuel tank assembly safety recall. The consumer requested to reimbursed for the fuel tank assembly safety recall repair.
Had engine trouble with your 2011 Land Rover LR4?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2011 Land Rover LR4?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, engine issues most often appear around 115,500 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Land Rover/LR4.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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